Ellie, when I had a stress fracture years ago, I didn't know what was going on either. I would have swelling in that foot and little or no pain. Eventually, the pain would come and I would see my doctor. The first time was puzzling but I was wise to it after that. I had three of them over the years. All of them from injuries I got from yard work. Needless to say, I don't do much of that anymore.

For about a year or two, I've had swelling in the left foot and not the right. I've been to probably four different doctors to try to find out what's causing it. Mostly, they attribute it to the knee surgeries and that trauma. I don't really believe that's the only thing it is but no one can tell me anything different. One doctor actually gave me a cosrtisone shot in the foot which did nothing. It's so irritating at times. The neuropathy seems to be aggravated by this or vice versa.

I think there has to be something going on that your not aware of yet. I think seeing the doctor is the answer. I hope your doctor can figure it out for you. Best wishes to you for a solution.